Anthony DiLorenzo holds a strong lead in the New Hampshire 1st Congressional District Republican primary as a self-funding businessman and first-time candidate, bolstered by substantial fundraising totals exceeding $1.2 million and cash reserves that enable heavy advertising ahead of the September 8, 2026, vote. The open seat, vacated by Representative Chris Pappas’s Senate bid, has drawn a crowded field where DiLorenzo’s private-sector background and emphasis on energy costs and government efficiency appeal to primary voters. Hollie Noveletsky, a former state party vice chair and 2024 candidate, trails while highlighting contrasts on immigration and Trump alignment through recent digital ads. Limited early polling shows high undecided shares, with fundraising and campaign infrastructure driving trader assessments of frontrunner positioning over the remaining months.